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  1. evad714

    suggestions for automation options...

    Here is what I currently have: 20K, IG Plaster, Pool & Spa with: Pentair Intelliflo VSF, Pentair FNS Plus 60, Pentair Master Temp 400, Pentair IC40 SWG and: Hayward Aquanaut 400 Goal: remotely control two on off functions of pump, heater, SWG via iPhone app and if possible Alexa (smartthings) I...
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    Old Heater with copper in/out - still possible to add SWG?

    I have an old heater as part of my pool equipment. I wanted to put in variable speed pump and SWG (open to suggestions on brands) but I have copper pipes that come in and out of the heater. I did some reading on a thread from earlier this yes and seemed to be mixed reviews in yes you can no...
  3. evad714

    Drain. Retile. Acid wash. Refill. Now what?

    I'll post some pre and post photos later after the fill, but for now here's where I am at. I live in Anaheim CA. Drained the pool Thursday. Demo and retiled on Friday. Acid wash and refill started today, Saturday. I have a regular old Home Depot test kit with a T100 on the way. I need to go...
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    Skimmer Question

    I have no idea what kind of skimmer I have, so if you recognize it, please let me know. My skimmer has a black plug which I am assuming is for the main drain. On my suction line I can only choose between pool and spa. There are no other suction valves. I removed the black plug and placed it...
  5. evad714

    New Pool Owner with no idea of what I have or what I'm doing

    We just bought a pool home in Orange County CA. It's our first house and our first pool. I found this board and have learned quite a bit from it. I think I'm getting about a C to a C+ in pool chemistry. Learning process. However I dont know anything about my pool equipment. My assumption is it...